Fried Cabbage

This version of fried cabbage is done easily and all made in one pot! It turns out caramelized and so flavorful making a great side dish alone or a nice filling for crepes, pirogies, wraps, and buns!

Fried cabbage is so versatile, use it as a filling or side! One way of using fried cabbage (aka sautéed cabbage) is to get creative with tortillas… And if you are really willing to take on some extra labor then stuffing some yeast buns or crepes with this fried cabbage will make a fantastic way to use it up!

This fried cabbage recipe is very close to my braised cabbage recipe minus some ingredients and cooking time with great tasting results!

Can you make fried cabbage with chicken or meat?

Absolutely! Using chicken, pork, or beef can help make fried cabbage more hearty but making it totally meatless will be just as good! Here is a Sauteed Cabbage recipe with chicken from Cooktoria.

How do you cook cabbage?

Cabbage can be prepped or cooked in many different ways. Wilting cabbage is a great way to soften the cabbage leaves (a popular technique in cabbage roll making.) Baking, frying, braising or sauteeing are also known as some ways to cook cabbage. Cabbage does not always need to be cooked in order to be eaten but how you prepare your cabbage can vary in taste and texture so choose accordingly to what you are trying to achieve. A caramelized texture in cabbage is best if prepared by sautéing or frying.

What is a good way to shred or julienne cabbage?

Using the side of a box grater, knife or a Japenese mandoline are ways to shred cabbage. It is best to cut the cabbage in half or even fourths to get a good grip when shredding. This is the exact mandoline that I own and it comes with three interchangable blades, making a great tool for scalloped potatoes, carrot salad and so much more. I’ve owned mine for so many years and its very handy.

What are some cabbage recipes?

Here is a list below of cabbage recipes. Some raw cabbage recipes and some requiring cooking;

Ingredients for fried cabbage:

1 small head of cabbage, shredded (2 1/2 lbs or 10 cups of shredded cabbage)

1/2 cup of water

2 onions, diced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar

3 teaspoons sugar

2 Tablespoons Ketchup

6 Tablespoons of oil

How to make fried cabbage:

1. In a large pot combine the shredded cabbage and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Once the cabbage has slightly darkened add in the oil, onions, salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. Sautee for another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cabbage should darken to a dark orange color.

3. Serve warm or cold or use as a filling.

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Fried Cabbage

Prep Time: 15minutes

Cook Time: 40minutes

Total Time: 55minutes

Servings: 6-8

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Alyona's Cooking

This version of fried cabbage is done easily and all made in one pot! It turns out caramelized and so flavorful making a great side dish alone or a nice filling for crepes, pirogies, wraps, and buns!

Ingredients

1small head of cabbageshredded (2 1/2 lbs or 10 cups of shredded cabbage)

1/2cupof water

2onionsdiced

1teaspoonsalt

1/2teaspoonground black pepper

1Tablespoondistilled white vinegar

3teaspoonssugar

2TablespoonsKetchup

6Tablespoonsof oil

Instructions

In a large pot combine the shredded cabbage and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the cabbage has slightly darkened add in the oil, onions, salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. Sautee for another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cabbage should darken to a dark orange color.

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